Winery Fattoria Il LagoChianti Rùfina
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Chianti Rùfina from the Winery Fattoria Il Lago
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chianti Rùfina of Winery Fattoria Il Lago in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Chianti Rùfina
Pairings that work perfectly with Chianti Rùfina
Original food and wine pairings with Chianti Rùfina
The Chianti Rùfina of Winery Fattoria Il Lago matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, old-fashioned pork roll or senegalese rice.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fattoria Il Lago's Chianti Rùfina.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chianti Rùfina from Winery Fattoria Il Lago are 2015, 2009, 0, 2016 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Fattoria Il Lago
The Winery Fattoria Il Lago is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Chianti Rùfina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina
The wine region of Chianti Rùfina is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Selvapiana or the Domaine Castello del Trebbio produce mainly wines red, sweet and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Rùfina are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Rùfina often reveals types of flavors of cherry, orange or peach and sometimes also flavors of apples, cigar box or camphor.
The wine region of Tuscany
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
The word of the wine: Cryo-extraction
This technique was very popular at the end of the 80's in Sauternes, a little less so now. The grapes are frozen before pressing, and the water transformed into ice remains in the marc, only the sugar flows out. As with the concentrators, the "cryo" can also increase bad taste and greenness.
